Boston Scientific Holds Talks
On Settling Guidant Lawsuits

Boston Scientific Corp. is in talks to settle hundreds of lawsuits filed against its recent acquisition, Guidant Corp., according to the plaintiffs' lead attorney.

The discussions are aimed at resolving more than 500 cases against Guidant from around the country that have been consolidated for hearing before the U.S. District Court in Minnesota. The lawsuits mostly allege that certain implantable cardiac defibrillators and pacemakers...